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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,812, 14,719.44 and 5,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,812, 14,719.44 and 5,860.88 is: 8,792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,812 : 14,719.44 = 5,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,812/14,719.44 = 5,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,812x = 14,719.44 × 5,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,812x = 86,268,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,268,871.51/9,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,792.18

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